🇳🇿 Queenstown 3-Day Itinerary: Middle-Earth Magic & Lakeside Bliss

We spent 2.5 unforgettable days in Queenstown—here’s your optimized guide! Most attractions are walkable, but rent a car for Deer Park and Glenorchy. 👣 Itinerary 📅 Day 1: Arrive by evening → Skyline Gondola & Luge at sunset. 📅 Day 2: Morning: Skydiving (NZone). Afternoon: Downtown stroll → TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise. 📅 Day 3: Road trip to Glenorchy (LOTR filming locations) → Deer Park Heights. 🎯 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Skyline Gondola + Luge Panoramic views + adrenaline-pumping luge rides. 💰 From NZD $86 (5-ride package = best value). Pro tip: Sunset slots = golden hour magic! 2️⃣ NZONE Skydive Leap from 15,000 ft over alpine lakes (💰 *NZD $345+*). 3️⃣ TSS Earnslaw Steamship ⏰ 3.5 hrs | 💰 *¥500-700* Explore the engine room + farm show at Walter Peak. 4️⃣ Glenorchy (LOTR Scenes) 🚗 *45-min drive* → Stop at Wilson Bay’s "lonely tree". 5️⃣ Deer Park Heights 🦌 *NZD $75/car* (book online). Feed animals with $2 coins. 🍔 Food Picks 1️⃣ Fergburger: Iconic giant burgers (controversial lately). 2️⃣ Patagonia Ice Cream: Handmade scoops + lakeside seating. #NZTravel #QueenstownGuide #RoadTripNZ #AdventureTravel #GraduationTrip